Bank notes
We supply Canadians with bank notes that they can use with confidence and pride.
As the country’s sole authority for issuing bank notes, we are responsible for the design, production and distribution of Canada’s bank notes.
Current notes
Click on a bank note to learn about its security features.
Learn how to protect yourself from counterfeit notes.
Upcoming and past notes
Our next $20 bank note
We’ve started the design process for the new $20 bank note featuring His Majesty King Charles III. See more about the new note and our design process.
Our next $5 bank note
On December 16, 2024, the Government of Canada announced that Terry Fox will be featured on the new $5 note.
Past notes
Find information about historical bank notes, past series and the rest of the Bank of Canada Museum’s collection.
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Counterfeit prevention
Learn why it’s important to check your notes, and how to deal with suspicious money.
About legal tender
Find out what “legal tender” means, why legal tender status changes, and how to redeem older bank notes.
Research and reports
Access our research and reports, public consultations, and surveys related to bank notes and payments in Canada.
Indigenous Advisory Circle
The Indigenous Advisory Circle provides advice and recommendations about representation on bank notes and other matters. Learn about its mandate and members.
Principles of design
Read about the process and guiding principles for bank note design.
Explainers
Get quick access to brief articles about bank notes.
Tools and services
Redeeming damaged bank notes
Submit a claim for bank notes that are mutilated, contaminated or no longer legal tender.
Getting training and education
Download or order resources for specific users, such as retailers and law enforcement.
Using bank note images
Find out how to get permission to use bank note images.
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Law Enforcement Award of Excellence for Counterfeit Deterrence
This award recognizes the efforts of individuals in the fields of counterfeit enforcement, crime prevention, and education.
Bank of Canada Museum
Expand your understanding of spending and saving, discover your place in the economy and explore a world-class currency collection.
Royal Canadian Mint
The Bank of Canada only issues bank notes. If you have questions about Canada’s coins, visit the Royal Canadian Mint.